Indonesia loves horror. Specifically, "true crime" and "mystery" videos. Channels like and Calon Sarjana have perfected the format of walking through abandoned buildings or ghost hunting with GoPros. These "popular videos" rely on authentic jump scares and local folklore (Kuntilanak, Pocong) rather than CGI. A single video of a group of teenagers investigating a haunted house in Bogor can outperform a feature film at the local box office.

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Indonesian entertainment videos are not a copy of Western internet culture; they are a translation. Where an American vlogger might show off a new car, an Indonesian vlogger shows a selamatan (thanksgiving feast) for their new car. The values remain collectivist, the humor is often self-deprecating, and the drama is always larger than life.

Some popular Indonesian music videos on YouTube include:

Indonesia has a massive YouTube community, with several creators reaching tens of millions of subscribers. Atta Halilintar